Abstract
The aim of the study was to explore the work values of Jordanian fresh graduates as well as the effect of gender on values preferences. 1109 fresh university graduates participated in the study (720 females- 64.9%, and 389 males). Participants completed a scale that assesses the level of importance of 10 work values. The results indicated that fresh graduates value jobs that provide them with career development, financial rewards, creativity, job security, teamwork, and opportunity to serve others while the least important values were for jobs that provide independence, prestige and excitement. Additionally, the results indicated that there are gender differences in work values preferences. The current study is providing helpful information for job counselors and career succession planners. from consumers at organized retail outlets and households. Structural equation model is used to understand the role of consumer and store factors in private label purchase.<strong> </strong>Factors like perceived quality, product familiarity, shelf space allocation and private label quality belief are found to have a significant role in determining the private label purchase in food category. n relationship among regions is very important. Finally, some policies about fiscal exnpenditure and economic development are proposed.
Highlights
Work values are preferences and needs related to working environment
The first analysis was a descriptive one to show the mean and standard deviations of the sample according to their work values preferences
The results of the study indicated that Jordanian who have recently graduated form university value the work that provide them with: fast career development, opportunity for financial rewards, opportunity to be creative, job security, opportunity to work as a team, and opportunity to serve others, while the least important values were for jobs that provide independence, prestige and excitement
Summary
Work values are preferences and needs related to working environment. These values are a part of a person’s core beliefs and give meaning to the person’s career and life. They represent the person beliefs about the level of desirability of various aspects of work such as the importance of pay, independence, teamwork, accomplishment, excitement, and prestige (Martin & Osterling, 2014, Chen & Kao, 2012; Lyons, Higgins, & Duxbury, 2010; Allport, Vernon, & Lindzey, 1960). Many questionnaires and self-assessment tools have been developed such as Manhardt’s (1972) Work Values Inventory, the Minnesota Importance Questionnaire (MIQ; Rounds, Dawis, Lofquist, & Weis, 1981), Super's Work Values Inventory Revised (SWVI-R; Zytowski, 2006), and The Lyons Work Value Survey (LWVS; Lyons et al, 2010)
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